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'It represents me': Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang explains decision to don Black Panther mask after scoring in Europa League victory over Rennes Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a brace as Arsenal beat Rennes on Thursday The striker pulled on a Black Panther mask after scoring his second goal 29-year-old also crossed his arms to perform the 'Wakanda Forever' pose  Aubameyang says that the panther has links to the Gabon national team 

By Sami Mokbel for MailOnline

Published: 23:39 GMT, 14 March 2019 | Updated: 23:55 GMT, 14 March 2019

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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fired Arsenal into the Europa League quarter-finals last night - and celebrated by donning a Black Panther mask.

Trailing 3-1 from the first leg, Unai Emery's side completed a stunning comeback against Rennes courtesy of Aubameyang's brace and Ainsley Maitland-Niles' header.

After scoring the Gunners' crucial third goal, Gabon striker Aubamenyang wore a mask from iconic movie Black Panther as he took acclaim from his team-mates and supporters during a tense night at the Emirates Stadium.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang donned a Black Panther mask after scoring against Rennes

The Arsenal striker pulls the mask over his head after bagging his second goal of the game

The Arsenal striker pulls the mask over his head after bagging his second goal of the game

'I needed a mask who represents me. It's Black Panther and in Gabon we call the national team the Panther of Gabon, so it represents me,' said

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